Counseling Office

The Middle School Counseling Office

Jennifer Ford-MS Counselor [email protected]
Stacey Snogles-MS Counselor [email protected]

Call the counseling office if:

You have questions about mailings you did not receive
You would like to enroll the child in the Middle School
You would like a copy of something in your child’s file
You have questions about upcoming Middle School events
You would like a meeting with your child’s teachers
You have general questions about the MS and are not sure who to call
You are absent and need to request homework

Mrs. Ford and Ms. Snogles are the counselors in the middle school. They both work with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The counselors are here to assist students with academic, social and personal problems or concerns.

As a parent, you can call the counselors if:

You are concerned about your child’s schedule
You are concerned about your child’s grades
You are concerned about changes in your child’s behavior
You are hoping to enter your child and/or your family into outside therapy
Your child is experiencing a major change or trauma in his or her life

As a student, you can contact the counselor if:

You are looking for extra academic assistance
You are feeling depressed, angry, lonely or stressed out
You are having problems at home
You are having conflicts with other students
You are feeling bullied or harassed
You are unsure how to solve a problem you are experiencing
You have questions about your academic future and/or your career path

Mrs. Ford and Ms. Snogles are available in the middle school office every day. If you stop in to see one of them and they are busy, please leave a message and the counselors will get back to you.

Mental Health Spotlight

Know the Signs

Signs that you or someone you know may be struggling with mental and/or emotional problems:

* Self harm of any kind (can come in all forms)
* Long periods of sadness or anger
* Not sleeping or sleeping all the time
* Change in appearance / lack of grooming
* Sudden personality change
* Change in friends
* Discussion of suicide or self-harm
* Preoccupation with death and dying
* Loss of interest in activities they loved
* Rapid weight loss/gain
* Withdrawing or isolating from people/activities
* Substance abuse
* Poor grades/attendance
* Irresponsible behavior
* Rebellious behavior
* Excessive worrying
* Physical symptoms (stomach aches, headaches, fatigue, etc.)
* Frequent crying
* Risk-taking behavior

Helpful Resources

Middle School Counselors 674-7382

Mrs. Ford, Ms. Snogles

High School Counselors 674-7315

Mrs. Poyer, Ms. Wang

School Social Worker 674-7315

Mrs. Mosher

Mrs. Mosher also may be reached after hours at 607.316.2245 for crises only

Dial 911 immediately for any life-threatening crisis

Other Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
Crisis Text Line: 741741 (text “start” to begin)
The Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: 866-488-7386
TrevorText: 678678 (text “start” to begin)

Links

Student Support Services

Alateen

GLSEN

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Trevor Project

Crisis Text Line

Text START to 741-741